National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Practice Exam 2025 - Free NDEB Practice Questions and Study Guide

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A patient under corticosteroid therapy requires an extraction under local anesthesia. You would...

Increase the dose of corticosteroid

Proceed with extraction without altering the corticosteroid therapy

Corticosteroids are commonly used for their anti-inflammatory effects and are often prescribed long-term for certain conditions. In this situation, increasing the dose of corticosteroid (option A) or administering an additional analgesic (option D) is not necessary as the patient is already receiving corticosteroid therapy, which helps with any post-extraction inflammation. Postponing the extraction (option C) may not be feasible if the patient is experiencing pain or if the extraction is necessary for their overall health. Proceeding with the extraction without altering the corticosteroid therapy (option B) is the most appropriate choice as it allows for successful extraction while maintaining the patient's current treatment plan.

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Postpone the extraction

Administer an additional analgesic

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